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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,279.97, 32,126.51 and 12,669.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,279.97, 32,126.51 and 12,669.72 is: 17,484.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,279.97 : 32,126.51 = 12,669.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,279.97/32,126.51 = 12,669.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,279.97x = 32,126.51 × 12,669.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,279.97x = 407,033,726.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,033,726.21/23,279.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,484.29

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